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    YinTang Spicy Hot Pot

    4.6 (628 reviews)
    ModerateChinese, Hot Pot
    Closed 11:00 am - 1:00 AM (Next day)
    Updated 2 months ago

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    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for groups
    Dogs allowed

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    Inside
    Phoebe L.

    Parking is tough to find if this plaza gets busy. The restaurant is parallel to Jeffrey Rd, near the Tesla chargers and to the right of 99 ranch. It wasn't too busy when our party arrived, and only 2 other tables were occupied. The restaurant itself is cozy with minimal decor. Staff gestured to a table, and we were able to walk through the self-serve line fairly quickly. After you put all your ingredients into a bowl, you bring it up to the counter, they weigh it, charge you ($14.99/per pound), and then they cook it for you in your preferred broth. You are handed a number keychain so they know which bowl is yours. While you wait, Staff will bring you water and fried wonton strips. You can mix your own sauce at the station so when your bowl arrives, you can enjoy! What I liked: I was really surprised that they had some adventurous ingredients like tendon, tripe, etc. among the other basic meats and veggies! The bowls are very large with a generous amount of soup, and the tom yum broth I got was flavorful! What went wrong: I found a hair entangled in my food. I was really bummed because it was my second bite, but they refunded me. Unfortunately, that basically ruined the vibe for my friends, so we all left shortly after.

    Tomato broth malatang
    Vivian T.

    Hands down the best malatang spot in OC. I love the tomato broth here and the selection of toppings is super expansive. I love getting the tripe, quail eggs, bean curd, and tong ho. Everything is cooked to perfection and things aren't overcooked which is great. The beef broth here also is delicious - love switching between that and the tomato. The prices are also affordable since it comes with so much soup that it can be made into a second meal. Staff are friendly and the food comes out pretty quickly. Overall, really recommend this spot!

    Tom Yum soup bowl
    Almira A.

    Absolutely love this place. Food is very delicious, Tom Yum is my favourite soup base. All ingredients are fresh. Prices fair for this huge bowl. Service is super nice, quick and responsive. But! Be ready to be on wait list for about 30min to 1 hour on busy days.

    Tomyum soup
    Emily S.

    I've been to many different Malatang places and this one has probably one of the widest selection of ingredients that I've seen. It all seemed pretty fresh too! The store itself is not huge so there can be a wait for tables when it's busy. The staff were all really nice! The plaza is also on the smaller and busier side so sometimes parking can be hard to find. I got the tomyum soup base and it was really good and flavorful! Very creamy and tangy with a slight kick, not too spicy. The bowl was huge and so I got to take the rest home and add more things, so it satisfied for 2 meals! I will say there is a slight wait after you give them your bowl to cook. It wasn't that busy when I went and I waited around 10 minutes for my bowl, kinda understandable since they're cooking it after you give it to them. They do give you a side of wonton chips to snack on while you wait which is nice. The sauce bar is stocked up with different sauces, chilis, and greens (cilantro, green onions). I would say it's worth the wait!

    Michelle K.

    I came here back in early November on a Friday night with my friend - it was pretty busy so we had to wait about 10-15 minutes. The interior was nice and clean and I liked the assortment of ingredients available. However, I made the mistake of getting the tomato soup base (didn't realize they had another nonstick soup base available) and found out pretty quickly I didn't like it (probably personal preference towards tomato flavor) . But other than that the ingredients tasted fresh and good. Next time I want to try the other base! Plus the workers were very quick and kind when we needed water and such. I appreciated their service quite a bit.

    Valerie N.

    This place is definitely one of my go to malatang spots. I love that they give you complimentary wonton chips while you wait on your bowl to cook. The bone broth is definitely the best broth you could get here, hearty and warm. I wouldn't recommend the tomato broth since it tasted as if someone just put tomato and hot water together. I enjoy the huge selection of fish cakes and fish balls, my wish would be that there could be a bit more variety on the noodles.

    huge bowls
    Catherine B.

    New, very clean restaurant. Limited menu outside of hotpot. You choose your own toppings with tongs (if you have any allergies, not the place for you since the same tongs are used for everywhere). A large variety of fresh vegetable, seafood, and noodle toppings. They have some non-mala broth flavors like tomato or curry. I got the very spicy and it was not spicy at all and not much numbing either, so it's definitely Americanized hotpot. Huge portions and you pay at the end of your meal at their checkout station.

    Signature bone soup medium
    Johnika U.

    Newfound yummy malatang! Love their selection of meat, veggies, and fishcakes. Their signature bone soup medium was delicious, just the right amount of spice! Great location as well, will be back!

    Jennifer N.

    Solid spot for malatang! Self service hot pot basically, you get your own big bowl and pile it up w things you want in your hot pot. Then at the counter they weight everything and you can choose what broth you want or if you wanted it more as a dry bowl. There's a sauce bar where you can make your own sauce and then seat yourself and wait for your delicious bowl to come out. I love the concept and idea of this and makes eating hot pot a lot faster. The broth here is super flavorful and they have soooo many options that you can add to your bowl. Been here twice now and would definitely come back.

    Clean and organized food
    Nelson T.

    After the AYCE hot pot craze started, some smaller "assemble your own bowl" shops have opened. At 14.99/lbs, these shops are less expensive and help portion control. Yintang has a simple menu, clean stations and a large bowl that comes out. Although the soup isn't as spicy and mala, it makes it so you can enjoy the ingredients more. The sauce bar is packed with options for every palette.

    Tomato soup
    Hope J.

    I love the tomato soup at Yin Tang. I haven't tried all the other soup options, but it seems more flavorful than other ones I have tried. Selection of toppings is pretty good. Lots of different types of noodles, which I enjoyed. There are not as many meat options aside from fishcakes and meatballs. The price has always been okay for me since I don't eat too much. If you eat a lot though, I don't recommend coming here since it's weight based. One of my friends who eats a lot ended up paying ~$60 for his bowl, at which point AYCE hot pot would be much more worth it. The line can be pretty long if you go during busy hours.

    Signature bone broth (flaming)
    Katie T.

    Came on a Friday night and it was quite busy. You can add yourself on the waitlist in person and expect a text when your table is ready. Estimated wait time stated might not be accurate as I waited close to an hour when the posted estimated time was 35 mins. The inside is clean and nicely decorated with staff constantly cleaning tables as well as restocking the sauce bar and veggie/meat selection. Do note you pay AFTER you eat, not when you go to weigh your bowl. There are also free wonton chips placed at your table as you wait for your meal. My average rating is for the taste which I think is arguably one of the most important things to me. I found the signature bone broth to be quite bland and not have any depth of flavor or that mala spice despite getting flaming level of spicy. I wouldn't go out of my way to visit this place again as there is other better options for malatang in the area.

    Tram D.

    a little different from other malatang places i've been to. here, you wait for an assigned table before getting your food. this makes sense for the restaurant as there isn't any room for waiting. once you are assigned your table you are able to build your bowl. the will bring utensils, water, and fried wonton wrappers as an appetizer (they were super addicting). there was a good amount of ingredients. they will bring your bowl out to your table and they were pretty quick. broth was good, most similar to ygf (my go to) out of all the other malatang places i've tried. the broth still isn't as rich and doesn't have as deep as a flavor as ygf and is lighter in flavor but still overall good.

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    The food is fresh and delicious, many choices of veggie and meat. Service is good and you better come earlier to get spot

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    So delicious and good selections. I love their noodles and the original soup base is very tasty.

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    Love the tomato soup base!! So yummy! The scallops didn't taste that good tho. Would definitely come back to try the other soups

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    Ask the Community - YinTang Spicy Hot Pot

    Is there a soup with low sodium?

    I doubt it. There are the Signature Bone, Tomato, Veggie, Tom Yum, and Yellow Curry Soup Bases. I'm sure some have less sodium than others but none of them are specifically billed as low sodium.

    If you don't eat a lot. Can you get less then a pound?

    Yes. My wife does not eat much, usually less than 1 pound. The total price is between $10-12 plus tax.

    Is there a mushroom soup base for vegetarians?

    There are only 3 soup bases here. you have Tom Yum, Tomato, and another one that is yellow and spicy. None of them have any meat in them. However, there are mushrooms in the ingredients line.

    Is Tomato soup vegetarian?

    There is nothing in it, except for the tomatoes.

    Is there pick up option?

    Yes. I see some people order to go

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    Northern Cafe

    Northern Cafe

    4.2
    (456 reviews)
    2.5 mi
    $$

    Delicious Chinese food and great for family style! Near full house each time I visit but no worries…read more- got seated quick. Casual restaurant with a selection of cold dishes displayed up front. Lemon water in pitcher is provided once you get seated. Order via QR code. A standout dish was the pork pancake, which was layered almost like a savory crepe. The exterior was crispy and slightly oily. Plenty of flavor packed into each bite mmm I also ordered the spicy sauerkraut lamb hot pot. It comes with flames & reminded me a bit of Boiling Point. Lots of napa cabbage in the broth. The lamb was excellently fatty... tender and soft! I've recently had another hot pot place with lean lamb so this was on point. Portions were generous and the price felt very reasonable. My favorite dish of the meal was the fatty beef with scallions. The beef was indeed fatty and rich flavor, with what I think was a nice subtle Shaoxing wine or cooking wine flavor. The natural sweetness of the onions balanced the savory, salty sauce nicely.

    This is located in Irvine in the same plaza as H Mart…read more Plenty of parking spaces and open late. They have a QR Code to order online and they will bring the food at your table. We ordered beef noodle soup, shrimp wonton soup & chicken noodle soup. All soup are different, but flavorful. My favorite is the shrimp noodle soup. We also ordered beef wraps and scallion pancakes - it was crispy. Service is excellent - food came put really quickly after ordering.

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    EverSpring Modern Chinese

    EverSpring Modern Chinese

    4.3
    (462 reviews)
    2.8 mi
    $$
    Vegetarian friendly
    Casual dining

    We came here because a friend from Shaanxi recommended it, and it definitely didn't disappoint. The…read moreowner was super nice, and you can tell they really care about the food. We ordered the House Specialty Xi An Beef & Lamb Bread Soup, Beef Noodle Soup with Chunky Beef, Lamb Skewers, and Egg Fried Rice. Everything came in huge portions, especially the noodle dishes. The hand-shaved noodles had a great chewy texture, the beef was really tender, and the lamb skewers were fresh and flavorful. The prices were very reasonable for the amount of food, and everything tasted fresh and homemade. We'll definitely be back to try more of the menu!

    We have eaten at EverSpring many times ever since they opened and my family loved it because it…read moretasted like authentic cantonese dishes. It had been a couple of months since we were last there and my parents and my daughter had been asking to go back and were really looking forward to eating there. However, we were so disappointed when we went back 2 weeks ago! The menu changed a bit, which was fine, and all our usual dishes were still there. We did notice that the cooks have changed and the original Cantonese chef was not there. I think the kitchen staff really changed how the flavors of the dishes for the worst. My 7yo daughter used to love their shrimp fried rice, but as soon as the fried rice came out, the first thing she said was "how come it looks so different from before." Not only did it look different, it was BURNT. It was like they fried the rice in a burnt wok so every grain of rice was coated in tiny black burnt bits. It was essentially inedible. They also just topped the rice with some tastless blanched shrimp instead of actually stir frying the shrimp into the rice. The green onion pancake used to be flakey with layers and expectedly oily for this dish, but the pancake we got this time was essentially a tasteless tortilla. It literally looked and tasted like a tortilla. No layers, flakes or oil at all and was the worst green onion pancake I've ever had anywhere. The fish with black bean sauce was acceptable, but it was definitely not the same. It tasted more like American Chinese flavors instead of the previous authentic Cantonese flavors. The only dish that I thought was still good was the stir fried eggplants, although my parents said it also tasted more Americanized. We are so sad that the food here has changed so much and it was one of the rare places my Cantonese dad actually said tasted authentically Cantonese in the area. The restaurant was full during our latest vist but we did notice that 90% of the diners and people ordering take-out were non-Asians. When we came previously, there was a good mix of Asian and non-Asian diners, so it seems like the clientele have shifted, which might explain the flavor changes or vice versa. The staff is still very nice and friendly, but it seems like the robot server has been laid off. I don't think we will be coming back again unfortunately as the food is no longer what we loved before. However, they seemed to still be doing well so others must still like it.

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    Crispy Beef. Photo is for demonstration purpose only, not our actual serving size.
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    Kuan Zhai Alley

    Kuan Zhai Alley

    4.3
    (309 reviews)
    3.5 mi
    $$
    Outdoor seating
    Free parking

    Kuan Zhai Alley is a really solid addition to the local Sichuan scene, I was super excited when…read morethey opened a few months ago. Tucked into the Los Olivos Marketplace, the inside is super modern and clean, making it a comfortable, nice spot to sit down. It's also super convenient that you can just order via the QR code right from your phone or wave down a waiter if you prefer. The food hits all the classic Sichuan cravings and comes out quick. The Laziji (Spicy Fried Chicken) is piled high with dried chilies and has that perfect, addictive crispy crunch. Another massive standout is the Stir-Fried Cilantro Beef--the meat is incredibly tender and tossed with a ton of fresh cilantro and green peppers for a great, fresh kick. If you want a dry pot, the Dry Pot Chicken Wings are awesome. The wings are perfectly seasoned and come tossed with lotus root and crinkle-cut potatoes that soak up all the savory, numbing spices. It's a little pricier than your average strip-mall spot, but the ingredient quality, bold flavors, and clean environment completely justify it. Definitely a go-to when you want authentic Sichuan food in a nicer setting.

    Another amazing meal at Kuan Zhai Alley. We got there on a…read moreFriday night and ordered out usual veggies, shrimp and steak. Tonight we did not need to wait too long. If I can make just a simple suggestion, please expand your menu. Please use Yelp online check in. This place could be five stars.

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    Six Alley Xi’an Biang Biang Noodle

    Six Alley Xi’an Biang Biang Noodle

    4.5
    (593 reviews)
    5.5 mi
    $$
    Locally owned & operated
    Happy hour specials

    I came here around the end of the day absolutely STARVING. We got seated quickly and everything was…read morehandled promptly. The restaurant itself is a bit on the small side so you'll be close to your neighbors not that it was an issue personally. My buddy and I ordered our items and shared with each other for a good full experience. We got the three-in-one noodles medium heat and the Ma Hu Beef noodles with mild heat alongside the cucumbers with medium heat as an appetizer. Cucumbers were very fresh! However, they really were just cucumbers with a little heat on them so they weren't anything too special. Once the main entrees came in, I couldn't stop myself from digging in! I forgot to take a picture until after some damage was done to our meals. Three-in-one was so flavorful and sweet with the noodles becoming incredibly soft after having mixed it all together. The star of the show for me though was the Ma Hu Beef noodles. The beef was remarkably tender and delicious and the noodles had a firmer texture that complimented with the flavors. Oddly enough, the mild heat on the Ma Hu Beef was spicier than the medium heat three-in-one! If you find yourself in the mood for Biangbiang noodles, this is definitely the spot to go to. On a side unrelated note about the parking which did not influence my review; the parking here is rough. It's consistently packed so watch out for that. There is a structure across the street that allows parking for the food court. I parked in the structure but I had a bad experience because since it's also parking for the residents above, the gate was closed on us after 8pm. I had to wait for a vehicle to come out and open the gate for not only just me but for multiple other people that had also parked in the structure!Just something to keep in mind. Hopefully that doesn't continue being an issue for future guests.

    Food tastes good. Service perfect! Ambiance good. Comfortable at all! Lucy's service is very good…read more Definitely will come back soon!

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    A & J Restaurant

    A & J Restaurant

    4.1
    (2.8k reviews)
    0.2 mi
    $$

    A&J is an Irvine institution!! Can't even remember how much times I've visited in the last ten…read moreyears because it's probably my favorite Taiwanese spot in the area. It's about time I reviewed them! My number one dish goes to the minced pork rice- it's a pretty simple dish, but it's sooo good here for some reason. I've ordered this dish at other Taiwanese restaurants and nothing compares to the one at A&J- the pork is always SO flavorful, never dry and enough to coat all the rice, the egg is perfection, and all the little garnishes compliment the dish so well. It's also just as amazing takeout which I always appreciate. Other go-tos are the spicy beef noodle soup- the beef in it is always so tender and I love getting the thick noodle option because of the rough texture it adds. Beef roll and pan fried dumplings are always a good option for sharing. Have tried a lot of things on their menu and nothing so far has disappointed!

    Went to A&J with a few friends on a Friday night. There was about a 15-minute wait. We checked in,…read moretold them our party size, received a numbered ticket, and were seated shortly after. We ordered a variety of dishes to share, including the beef noodle soup, minced pork over rice, spicy wontons, fried pork chop, and scallion pancake. At first, the portions looked smaller than we expected, but the prices were reasonable and the food ended up being more filling than it appeared. We actually thought we'd need to order several more dishes for our group of four, but by the end of the meal we were completely satisfied. My favorite was definitely the spicy wontons. The wontons themselves were great, but the sauce was flavorful, slightly spicy, and addictive!

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    #151 sliced pork ears w/hot and spicy seasoning, #154 vegetarian delight (gluten puffs, bean curd, and mushrooms)
    #151 sliced pork ears w/hot and spicy seasoning, #154 vegetarian delight (gluten puffs, bean curd, and mushrooms)
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    Seven Grams

    Seven Grams

    4.5
    (1.3k reviews)
    4.7 mi
    $$

    I was introduced here by a couple of friends, and Seven Grams did NOT miss! We were a big group,…read morewhich means we got to try multiple different things out. We waited one hour on my visit, but that is to be expected as the restaurant is quite small. Beef Rolls (5/5): We got two orders of these, and it was our favorite for a reason. Crispy and flaky wrap on the outside and it was packed with flavor. It was very satisfying to eat! Scallion Pancakes (3.5/5): They were plain but that is to be expected, I didn't taste much scallion. It needed the sauce of course! Spicy Wontons (4/5): These are solid and the chili oil does pack a lot of heat. I would say they are on the spicier side, just wish there was a little more depth to it. Seven Grams XLB (4/5): Juicy and flavorful! Not the absolute best I've had, but still worth ordering. Golden Beef Noodle Soup (5/5): This bowl right here was amazing. Green leafy kale paired with the extra hearty soup was what made this bowl a standout dish for me. 100% would order this alone! Mapo Tofu (5/5): Yummy silky tofu cubes with the minced meat sauce were delicious in every bite! I had no other complaints, but this dish gets very filling easily. Seriously, this place is one of my favorite places in Tustin. The service one inside is efficient, and the ambience is a bit noisy and packed, but this place is popular for a reason. I'll definitely revisit this spot when I get the chance.

    Been to Seven Grams multiple times, primarily for the delicious Xiao long bao. There is a Yelp…read morewaitlist, and you can also join in person. Seating consider is around 10 tables plus hjgh top stools, so if you are a large group the wait can be long. We stopped by yesterday to try out some new items, which were a mixed bag. First the Cheese Chicken Roll was surprisingly good. Imagine the Beef Roll and swap things around to get something off of a fancy KFC menu. It features a crispy flaky tortilla outside, wrapped around copious chicken (katsu texture), some lettuce for a crunch, some melted cheese, and then a spicy Thousand-Island type dressing. It all pairs well, has a good chicken portion, and texture variation too. My only desire would be for slightly more lettuce and slightly less cheese, otherwise perfect. Crispy Lotus Root Fries are solid, but not a replacement for typical potato fries. The lotus version was not as crispy or crunchy, but would be an Asian version. It comes with ketchup and the same spicy thousand island dressing as the chicken roll. Lastly we were let down by the Pan Fried Shrimp&Chicken Dumplings (Whole Wheat). The whole wheat wrapping had a very slight texture difference, not as chewy as the typical dumpling wrapping. But the inside was the main focus. It seemed like it was a fishball inside, a homogenous color and texture and more reminiscent of fish than of shrimp. It's possible we got the wrong dumpling. Based on this experience we would not order it again. Wheat wrapping would be fine, but the shrimp/chicken filling would be a no.

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    Xishang Roodle

    Xishang Roodle

    4.4
    (243 reviews)
    6.8 mi
    $$

    Met with friends from all over So Cal for an event down South. After the event our friend found a…read morenoodle house in Santa Ana, odd find location but lets go ... Massive parking lot so that was easy, one friend went ahead and let them know we had 10 incoming. They made room and we sat immediately. One of the spots that you scan a menu at the table and you review, order and pay all in the app. I was really not familiar with the line up and went with the "House Special Beef Pot Roodle" (Roodles are their rice noodles). It was a weekend only item and I tried that. The noodles came separate from the soup. Over all it was very tasty. The meat was a bit fatty and the soup had tendons too. I took that part home and my wife loved it. I tend to avoid the fatty meat and tendons are not good to me. 10 of us so some of the appetizers got passed around. The smashed cucumbers are excellent, and my buddy also got some friend potatoes of sorts, reminded me of a fat French fry. Because my buddy and I sat at the same table we scanned the same menu, he ordered a bunch of stuff and also House Special Beef Pot Roodle. That confused the kitchen and they asked me if I meant to order 2, I said no and didn't realize I cancelled my buddy's order. Part of the confusion of a large party and many scanned menu orders. My buddy was struggling to order and our initial waiter seemed to not understand my friend and that took a little bit to work out, young lady came from the back and was able to quickly resolve some of the confusion and get questions answered as needed. In the end he had lot of food to explore. One thing that caught my eye was several couples there and sharing a large soup item served with a tray of various food items for the soup. Kind of a date night visual and something that looked very interesting. Several couples around us had that same dish and its got me more curious. Might have to come back with my wife and try this one.

    I decided to give this place a try because I heard their noodles were very authentic, and as…read moresomeone who loves noodles, I was excited to try it. I ordered their most popular dish, the A1 set, but honestly, it didn't really live up to the hype for me. The broth tasted pretty underseasoned overall. From what I understood, you're supposed to mix all the toppings into the soup with the noodles, but even after doing that, I still felt like the flavor was lacking. Yes, they provide seasoning on the side, but personally, I wish the broth already had enough flavor on its own without needing to adjust it myself. Would I come back? Probably not. Nothing really stood out to me enough to return, and it felt more like a one-time experience. Overall, everything was just okay.

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    We came from all over to meet at this Roodle spot in Santa Ana. Fun times.
    We came from all over to meet at this Roodle spot in Santa Ana. Fun times.
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